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‘India now hot travel destination’

India aced the vaccination drive, and now the resumption of flights and introduction of e-visas have made India a hot destination for travellers, says Arshdeep Anand, Chairperson, ATOAI Women’s Collective. She expresss hope that the country will reach the pre-pandemic levels by 2024, if the emerging variants are kept under …

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TCS withdrawal to boost tourism

With a major thrust towards boosting travel in India, the Indian government has announced that domestic tour operators will no longer be required to collect tax on overseas vacation packages sold to non-resident visitors. The travel fraternity applauds this move of the government. Janice Alyosius With the aim of boosting …

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TAFI spotlight on TCS

The Travel Agents Federation of India has been requesting government to walk the talk and extend ease of doing business for travel industry, which includes scrapping of Tax Collected at Source (TCS). Hazel Jain What needs to be done is that TCS needs to be scrapped, says Ajay Prakash, President, …

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IATO advocates roadshows

After Ministry of Tourism (MOT) started its virtual roadshows, Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) has urged the Prime Minister to revive industry by participating in travel fairs and physical roadshows. Nisha Verma Ministry of Tourism has started its month-long international roadshow, titled Reconnect 2022, covering 10 major source markets. …

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Rewriting the rule book

WTTC recently hosted its Global Summit 2022 in Manila, Philippines, where travel industry leaders from across the globe converged to discuss sustainable industry practices and the way forward. TT Bureau As the world is re-experiencing travel and reemerging after two difficult years, Julia Simpson, President and CEO, World Travel & …

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ADTOI launches new chapter in UP

Varanasi emerging as one of the key pilgrim centres in the country after opening of Kasi Vishwanath Corridor by the Prime Minister and spurt in tourism activities in the area prompt ADTOI to add new chapter in Uttar Pradesh, With this, the association adds to its strength in the country. …

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Positive vibes only: IATO

Opening of international commercial flights will give tour operators time to plan for the coming season, which will start from October. Indian Association of Tour Operators also welcome multiple entry e-visa, saying that it fulfills their long-standing demand. Nisha Verma Sharing how happy they were at the news of opening …

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Rising against the odds

It is encouraging to see women leaders taking up challenges and growing professionally and financially in tourism industry, says Monia Kapoor, Executive Committee Member, OTOAI. Janice Alyosius In recent years, we have seen a steep rise in women leadership in the tourism industry, be it managing a travel company or …

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Address the core issues: TAFI

Travel industry is facing challenges on several fronts as it starts almost from scratch after the pandemic. As things opens up, Travel Agents Federation of India taking several measures to help the business, but there are issues that can only be addressed by the government. Nisha Verma Anil Kalsi, Joint …

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Paving way for women in events

An early starter in the events industry of Hyderabad, Rakhi Kankaria from Rachnoutsav, has carved her own niche. She believes that tourism and events are inseparable, as tourism creates opportunities for a traveller to reach to a destination, an event professional can add a lot of texture to the human …

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